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An accountability partner can help you get in shape by providing motivation and inspiration to stay committed to your goals. Learn how in this post from the BODi Blog by Kara Wahlgren<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Chances are you already know what you need to do to get in shape:\u00a0Eat right,\u00a0sweat often, drink\u00a0enough water, and\u00a0get enough sleep.<\/p>\n Weight loss can seem like a math problem: Burn more calories than you consume and you\u2019ll see results!<\/p>\n But the reason why that seems so hard to do is because most people are missing a crucial part of the equation: an accountability partner.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving an accountability person or group gives you that extra \u2018oomph\u2019 of encouragement and motivation to get your workouts in,\u201d says\u00a0BODi Partner\u00a0Amy Rada. \u201cIt\u2019s key to continuing your fitness journey and make it a lifelong commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n While the calories-in, calories-out thing is technically true, it\u2019s not foolproof \u2014 it doesn\u2019t account for the real-life mental obstacles we all struggle against, like lazy days,\u00a0comfort foods, stressful schedules, and blah moods.<\/p>\n No matter how excited you start off, eventually, you\u2019re going to have a day (or a week, or a month) where your motivation wanes and your excuses win out\u2026 unless you have a plan in place to overcome those psychological challenges.<\/p>\n That\u2019s where accountability partners can swoop in and save the day.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s why they\u2019re an integral part of\u00a0BODi programs, in the form of BODi Partners.<\/p>\n These are individuals who will support, encourage, and motivate you to reach your goals, whether that\u2019s completing a\u00a0BODi workout program, pushing past a plateau, or just eating healthier.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s way too easy to give up when life gets in the way,\u201d says BODi Partner Erica Tehonica. \u201cYou need someone to check in with you on a daily basis because motivation can be fleeting.\u201d<\/p>\n Accountability is the catalyst for creating lifelong habits you\u2019ll need to practice with consistency to achieve \u2014 and maintain \u2014 the ideal healthy lifestyle for you.<\/p>\n Here are a few ways you can integrate accountability into your health and fitness arsenal, and why an accountability partner in the form of a BODi Partner might be just the thing you\u2019ve been missing on your journey to living a healthier life.<\/p>\n Before you get started,\u00a0turn your big-picture goals into small, measurable steps.\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n Not only will this give you a solid game plan and stop you from getting overwhelmed, but smaller goals also make it easier to hold yourself accountable.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have 50 pounds to lose, break it up,\u201d Tehonica says. \u201cFocus on the first five pounds and reward yourself when you reach that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n She encourages people to choose rewards that aren\u2019t related to food and pick something like getting a manicure or a new pair of shoes.<\/p>\n You also don\u2019t need to focus solely on the scale.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m a firm believer that you shouldn\u2019t always focus on the weight,\u201d Rada says. \u201cLook at the changes in photos, in how you feel, or how your clothes fit.\u201d<\/p>\n Non-scale victories\u00a0can be huge indicators that you\u2019re reaching your goals and can help keep your motivation levels high.<\/p>\n It\u2019s way too easy to let a\u00a0rest day\u00a0turn into a rest\u00a0week<\/i>\u00a0if you\u2019re not keeping a record of your efforts through a workout log,\u00a0a bullet journal, or a\u00a0fitness app.<\/p>\n Doing so lets you know where you started, how you\u2019re progressing, and where you were in the program when you achieved certain milestones.<\/p>\n One study found that people who successfully lost weight often used\u00a0accountability apps<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 especially if those apps included frequent weigh-ins.<\/p>\n The key is to find an app that addresses your specific short-term goals, whether that\u2019s meal planning, calorie counting, or\u00a0tracking your workout schedule.<\/p>\n And don\u2019t forget the photos!<\/p>\n Rada encourages people to\u00a0take \u201cbefore\u201d photos\u00a0at the start of their journey to help them stay focused on their goal.<\/p>\n \u201cI call these \u2018goodbye\u2019 photos,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen I first started, I was taking pics every three days. That kept me eating clean and giving 100% because I wanted to see that progress.\u201d<\/p>\n Studies have shown that people are\u00a0more likely to stick to a weight-loss program<\/a>\u00a0when they have social support.<\/p>\n It makes sense \u2014 we\u2019re all guilty of occasionally putting our own goals on the back burner, but it\u2019s a lot harder to let a friend down.<\/p>\n Use that to your advantage by finding a\u00a0workout buddy\u00a0who will hold you accountable when you slack off \u2014 and inspire you to get back on track.<\/p>\n Your accountability partner doesn\u2019t need to live in the same city as you.<\/p>\n Rada hosts morning sessions with her Groups to motivate everyone to get their workouts in bright and early.<\/p>\n \u201cAnyone can hop on and workout virtually,\u201d she says. \u201cBeing seen and knowing that other people are getting their workouts in\u2026that really gives you an extra push to get your workout done, too.\u201d<\/p>\n If you\u2019re skeptical that an online support system is an effective way to stay accountable, consider this:<\/p>\nWhy You Need an Accountability Partner<\/strong><\/h2>\n
7 Tips to Make Getting Healthy Easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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